Tokyo, April 10 (IANS) Japan has downgraded its description of China in its 2026 Diplomatic Bluebook released on Friday, showcasing strained ties between two nations triggered by Japanese Prime Minister Sanae Takaichi’s remarks in November, local media reported. In the annual report submitted by Japanese Foreign Minister Toshimitsu Motegi at a Cabinet meeting, China is referred to as an “important neighbouring country” instead of “one of the most important bilateral relations” in the 2025 editio…
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Sofia, April 4 (IANS) China is exploiting the security vacuum in the Middle East to position itself as a “strategic alternative”, amid growing doubts in Beijing over the viability of US bases in the region following repeated attacks on American and Israeli interests, a recent report has highlighted. According to a report in Bulgaria-based ‘Modern Diplomacy’, Beijing has adopted an “encirclement of the encirclement” strategy, expanding its military bases and strengthening regional alliances to co…
Washington, April 4 (IANS) The United States and India joined Japan, Australia and New Zealand in a 20-day antisubmarine warfare exercise in Guam, boosting coordination among Indo-Pacific partners, officials said.Exercise Sea Dragon 2026 concluded at Andersen Air Force Base on March 28 after 20 days of intensive training focused on tracking and neutralising undersea threats in a complex operational environment, a media release said.Hosted by Commander, Task Force 72, the exercise featured US Nav…
Seoul, April 3 (IANS) The defence chiefs of South Korea and France held talks in Seoul on Friday to discuss the regional security situation and ways to strengthen their bilateral defence and arms industry cooperation, the South Korea’s defence ministry said. The talks between Defence Minister Ahn Gyu-back and his French counterpart, Catherine Vautrin, took place on the occasion of summit talks between South Korean President Lee Jae Myung and French President Emmanuel Macron in Seoul.In the defen…
Washington, April 3 (IANS) A bipartisan group of US lawmakers announced to introduce a legislation to protect Taiwan’s undersea cables and critical infrastructure, citing growing threats from China and warning of risks to global communications and economic stability.The proposed Critical Undersea Infrastructure Resilience Initiative Act aims to strengthen monitoring, response, and international coordination to safeguard vital networks linking Taiwan to the world.The bill was introduced in the …
Jaipur, April 2 (IANS) The 6th Edition of the General K. Sundarji Memorial Lecture was conducted on Thursday at the Sapta Shakti Auditorium, Jaipur. Hosted by the Mechanised Infantry Centre & School (MIC&S) in collaboration with the Centre for Land Warfare Studies (CLAWS), the seminar deliberated on the theme, “Challenges of Pursuing Strategic Autonomy in an Increasingly Fractious World.” Lieutenant General Manjinder Singh, Army Commander, Sapta Shakti Command, delivered the keyno…
Wellington, April 1 (IANS) India’s High Commissioner to New Zealand Muanpuii Saiawi presented her Letter of Credence to New Zealand Governor-General Dame Cindy Kiro on Wednesday who conveyed her best wishes to the Indian diplomat for her new assignment. The presentation of credentials ceremony started with a traditional Maori welcome.”High Commissioner Ms. Muanpuii Saiawi presented her Letter of Credence to H.E. The Right Hon’ble Dame Cindy Kiro, Governor-General of New Zealand who conveyed he…
Washington, March 30 (IANS) Congressman Tom Suozzi has been named Democratic Vice-Chair of the bipartisan Congressional Caucus on India and Indian Americans, a move that places the New York lawmaker in a key leadership role on Capitol Hill’s engagement with India. The announcement was made by Caucus Chairman Ro Khanna, who cited Suozzi’s long record of involvement with the Indian American community and his work on strengthening ties between Washington and New Delhi.A longtime member of…
Washington, March 30 (IANS) India is “disappointed” by “insufficient” US attention to terrorism emanating from Pakistan, according to a new report, which also suggests that Washington should respect New Delhi’s red lines on Kashmir and avoid third-party mediation. A policy paper released this week by the think tank Center for a New American Security warns that, despite continued cooperation in key sectors, deep strategic mistrust continues to cloud relations between Washington and New Delhi.The …
Naypyidaw, March 28 (IANS) As the conflict in the Middle East heightened maritime instability, Myanmar’s long-term strategic significance has assumed greater importance in China’s security calculus. There are also other chokepoints beyond the Strait of Hormuz, and it is in this context that the China Myanmar Economic Corridor (CMEC) comes into focus – a glance at the map shows how vital the outlet to the Indian Ocean through Myanmar is for China, a report has highlighted. “It began in th…